Cleared for publication: Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza

The IDF announced on Thursday evening that Three soldiers fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip: Master Sergeant Ori Moshe Borenstein, aged 32, from Moreshet, an Achzarit APC Commander in the Logistical Support Unit of the 5460th Unit, 460th Brigade.

Major Netanel Hershkovitz, aged 37, from Jerusalem, a Deputy Company Commander in the Logistical Support Unit of the 5460th Unit, 460th Brigade.

Master Sergeant Tzvi Matityahu Marantz, aged 32, from Bnei Adam, a Squad Commander in the Logistical Support Unit of the 5460th Unit, 460th Brigade.

Lod Mayor Yair Revivo eulogized Master Sergeant Borenstein: "Ori, originally from the town of Moreshet, studied at the Maoz Military Preparatory Academy in Lod and in recent years lived in the Neve Zayit neighborhood as a machine engineering student at Ariel University. We send condolences to the family and community."

At the same time, the Binyamin Regional Council announced that IDF reservist Tzvi Matityahu Marantz from the village of Bnei Adam (Seneh) fell in battle in Gaza.

Tzvi, 32, is survived by his wife, Tal, and his three children: Omer (7), Ofir (4) and Naya (1).

Council Head Israel Gantz lamented: "We are shocked and pained by Tzvi's death. A father of small children who went out to fight for the resurrection of the people of Israel and victory over our enemies. We embrace dear Tal and the young children. The people of Israel will fight heroically until victory."